Does TriCore Reference Laboratories pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, TriCore Reference Laboratories employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at TriCore Reference Laboratories. This rating has improved by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at TriCore Reference Laboratories?

23% of TriCore Reference Laboratories employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated TriCore Reference Laboratories 2.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.4 for culture and values and 2.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at TriCore Reference Laboratories?

Medical Technologist (8) , Medical Laboratory Scientist (6) , Phlebotomist (6) , Supervisor (6) , Lab Assistant (5) , Clinical Lab Assistant (4) , Lab Technician (4) , Laboratory Assistant (4) , Lead Clinical Lab Assistant (4) , Manager (4) , Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) (4) , Client Engagement Specialist (3) , MLS I (3) , Medical Laboratory Technician (3) , Molecular Technologist (3)

What are the pros of working at TriCore Reference Laboratories according to real employee reviews?

"decent benefit package with 401k" ((in 13 reviews)); "Great People working in a difficult environment" ((in 12 reviews)); "Good coworkers, team work, fast paced, great company" ((in 6 reviews)); "Team is amazing." ((in 6 reviews)); "Benefits Eligible, tuition reimbursement depending on courses" ((in 4 reviews))

What are the cons of working at TriCore Reference Laboratories according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management" ((in 19 reviews)); "Low pay when compared to national averages" ((in 15 reviews)); "We do not have enough staff, low pay, and upper management only cares about making the most money and does not care about there people or patient care." ((in 9 reviews)); "Terrible executive, financial and HR leadership." ((in 7 reviews)); "Horrible evil company and supervisors!" ((in 6 reviews))

What are employees saying about TriCore Reference Laboratories layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about TriCore Reference Laboratories layoffs and their outlook for job security at TriCore Reference Laboratories in 2026.

What are the top reviewed TriCore Reference Laboratories locations?

Albuquerque , Rio Rancho , Espanola , Clovis , Las Cruces , Santa Fe , UNM

TriCore Reference Laboratories reviews

2.6

23% would recommend to a friend

(204 total reviews)

Michael Crossey, MD

32% approve of CEO

20% positive business outlook

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TriCore Reference Laboratories has an employee rating of 2.6 out of 5 stars, based on 204 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The TriCore Reference Laboratories employee rating is 24% below average for employers within the Healthcare industry (3.4 stars).

Reviews by job title

204 reviews

2.0

Jul 30, 2021

Eh

Phlebotomist cla iii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good experience. Feel like a good stepping stone for future, not a career.

Cons

Management. Couldn't care less for employees and the pay is not good at all.

4.0

Jul 27, 2021

Great company to work for

Medical lab scientist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You will gain a lot of experience with different platforms.

Cons

Downsides include having to work night shifts, holidays, and inflexible schedules

4.0

Jul 26, 2021

N/A

Laboratory assistant ii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great Schedules and Hours as well as leadership. Flexible with school, great benefits as well as PTO. Differentials are great for evenings and weekends!

Cons

The pay could most definitely be better with the workload that comes in on a daily basis. High turn-around in certain departments due to stress levels.

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